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Software Image for Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Available for Download

Kellen October 30, 2012 57

A system image (Odin .tar file) I605VRLI3 for Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has been posted and is available for download. For those of you planning on picking up this home-button-branded phone, you may want to download this. It could come in handy down the...

Kellen October 30, 2012 1584

Who is down to win a high fidelity Bluetooth speaker from the folks over Braven? Haven't heard of Braven? With their new line of portable speakers, you can sort of think of them as the affordable competitor to Jawbone and their Jambox line. They currently have...

Tim October 30, 2012 24

If you read our site, you know we absolutely love the Android Mini Collectibles. Lucky for us, the makers love them too and are putting out a special Halloween edition that features "Werewolf." He is pictured above and is as cute as can be. He goes on sale...

Kellen October 30, 2012 44

Now that our jealous attitude towards LeBron James' special edition, engraved Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has died down a bit, he's returned to show us exactly what he has been up to with his new phone. Think haircuts, taking pictures of beautiful ocean views,...

Tim October 30, 2012 1

Why didn't I think of this? From Untame Games, comes a game called Rope Rescue that matches the cuteness of the Angry Birds characters and combines it with the brain-busting puzzle-like fun of Cut the Rope. You're given a single bird whose mission is to set...

Kellen October 30, 2012 92

Hey, look! It's the Android 4.2 keyboard pulled from a Nexus 4 dump! It's probably an early build, hence the ugly white and blue floating word prediction, which is unlike the subtle floating word prediction that Hugo Barra showed off yesterday. No matter what...

Eric October 30, 2012 4

If you're an Android fanboy and can't resist a good Internet daily deal, then you better listen up. Our first deal is on one of the hottest handsets out right now, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. This is the unlocked variant for $579.99, but keep in mind, it won't...

Tim October 30, 2012 18

Multitasking - one of the many reasons why Android lovers can't get enough of the OS. Well, here's an app that will make switching through apps even easier on you. It's called Flip Launcher and it runs on top of whatever launcher you are currently running. It...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 18

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 18

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 18

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 18

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 18

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 18

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 18

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 57

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 57

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 57

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 57

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 57

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 57

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 57

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 57

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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Software Image for Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Available for Download

Contest: Win a Braven 600 High Fidelity Bluetooth Speaker! (Updated: Winner Picked)

Halloween Edition “Werewolf” Android Mini Will Be Mine, Goes On Sale Oct. 30 (Update)

Video: A Day in the Life of LeBron James With a Galaxy Note 2

Rope Rescue for Android, The Perfect Mix of Cut the Rope and Angry Birds

Download: Android 4.2 Keyboard With Gesture Typing (Probably an Early Build)

Android Sales: Unlocked 16GB Galaxy Note 2 For $579 and ASUS Eee Pad Slider For $319

Flip Launcher for Android – Convenient App Launching With The Flick of a Finger